{"product_id":"sponge-gourd-seeds","title":"Sponge Gourd Chikni Turai - Desi Vegetable Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eSponge Gourd Chikni Turai - Desi Vegetable Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCucurbitaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-5 m (climbing vine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours daily)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular, deep watering; keep soil evenly moist during fruiting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich, well-drained loam with ample compost; pH 6.0-7.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFYM or compost at sowing; balanced NPK when flowering begins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Young, tender gourds are cooked into light sabzis, dals and stir-fries. Fully mature, dried fruits are peeled and de-seeded to make natural loofah sponges for bathing and gentle dish-scrubbing, making this a dual-purpose home crop.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Soak seeds overnight, then sow 2-3 cm deep at the base of a sturdy trellis or pandal, spacing hills 60-90 cm apart. Germination takes 7-14 days in warm soil (25-35°C). Train vines up the support and pinch the tip to boost side shoots and female flowers. Pick gourds young (15-25 cm) for eating, starting around 60-70 days; leave a few to ripen fully on the vine and dry for loofahs.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I sow sponge gourd seeds in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow from February to July for the summer and monsoon season. The vine needs warm soil of 25-35°C, so avoid cold winter sowings in the North Indian plains.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan sponge gourd be grown in a container?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Use a large pot of 18-20 inches with rich, well-drained mix and a tall trellis. Keep one vine per pot well-watered and fed for a good home harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51054392705270,"sku":"SED-VEG-SPONGE-001","price":29.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-seeds-sponge-gourd-chikni-turai-desi-vegetable-seeds-16969344909452.jpg?v=1782716040","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/sponge-gourd-seeds","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}